Professional Growth
Check your CM! AICP Reporting Grace Period
Beginning Jan. 1 of every new reporting period, if you have met your CM requirements for the previous reporting period, you must review and sign off to complete and close the reporting period. After you have recorded all required credits, go to your CM log to review and sign off. You must complete this step before you can begin logging CM credits for the next reporting period.
The current reporting period for AICP members is from Jan. 1, 2022, to Dec. 31, 2023. Currently, there is a 2024 grace period for all active AICP members who did not complete their CM credits by Dec. 31, 2023 – that grace period ends May 31, 2024. A reminder about the grace period (example below) should appear at the top of your CM Log page for all members who have not yet closed their reporting period by following the steps described at the following link: End of Reporting Period Instructions
A variety of free CM opportunities are available through the APA Florida website, CM Maintenance page. You will see a link for “free options” on this page that provides a list of opportunities, including resources available outside of APA Florida.
The Planning Webcast Series offers free CM courses for APA Florida members. You can also search for On Demand courses through the CM Search page at planning.org. You can filter the search to identify Ethics, Equity, Sustainability & Resilience, and Law courses, as well as free courses.
If you are new to logging CM credits, please review the information provided below by national.
If you have questions, please contact APA Florida Vice President for Continuing Education Lara Bouck, AICP, PE.
UPDATED! AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
The American Institute of Certified Planners updated its Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct in November. Please make sure you download the latest copy. The changes are effective Jan. 1, 2022.
APA Florida provides a variety of unique educational and networking opportunities for members through our conferences, regional section activities, and AICP exam preparation programs. Our annual Florida Chapter Conference offers multiple opportunities for planners to stay current in the planning field and to network with other leaders in the planning profession. APA Florida also nominates planners to become members of the AICP College of Fellows.
Professional Development Officer
The Chapter Vice President of Professional Development (PDO) assists local sections in delivering professional growth and development opportunities and coordinates between the Chapter and the national APA/AICP. The Chapter PDO and Vice President of CM provide assistance with information regarding AICP Exam preparation. The Chapter Office serves as the point of contact for obtaining the Chapter Presidents Council AICP Exam Preparation Study Manual.
Contact: APA Florida Vice President of Professional Development or Vice President of Certification Maintenance
Section PDOs
Each APA Florida regional section includes a Professional Development Officer(s) who coordinate local/regional trainings, workshops, section meetings, and in some locations preparation for the annual AICP examination. To contact one of the Professional Development Officers, please contact your section's leadership.
Partnering with APA Florida for AICP CM Credit
In September 2018, the APA Florida Executive Committee adopted a set of Standard Operating Procedures, or SOPs, for determining when the Chapter would co-host an AICP CM Credit event. A copy of the SOPs can be found here. Below is an abbreviated version of the key points.